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Okay, so how 'bout photo voltaics. Lots of flat roofs in America's strip malls. And, if they are wired into the electrical grid they are another source of income for businesses.

The Return On Investment (ROI) is still pretty bad. I looked into a 6KW system last year. The break even point was about 15 years. And, the silicon slowly degrades and would have to be replaced after 15 years.

The good news is more silicon manufacturers are coming on line, R&D is developing cheaper, more efficient silicon, and there are more government programs to reduce the price.


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